Music Leads The Dance Of Love AT FORTY FIVE Magazine Issue 2021 13

feeling when you read them. For
you, it may not be a sign. It could
be a picture, a quote, a poem –
whatever it is, put it somewhere
you can read it at least once a
day.
Stop beating yourself up – we
are so mean to ourselves, and
that is not ok. We are doing the
best that we can with where we
are, and guess what – that is ok.
Do something that takes you
out of your comfort zone every
day if you can. Our comfort zone
is a prison we create for ourselves.
Right now, mine is walking up
and down my driveway (inclines
are really hard for me, and I am
terrified I am going to fall, but I
won’t let that stop me
Take some time for yourself
to do something that brings you
joy. I know I have been missing
this a lot lately, and I am working
on it. Find those moments, a
snuggle with your kid or dog, a
laugh with your friends, a bath,
and a bad show – whatever it is –
let yourself have it.
Find a theme song – I have
songs that run through my head
for so many things, and this really
keeps me going at times.
I know that these few things
will not make all our challenges
and feelings go away yet that
are a few that you can do that I
know work.
Learn More
Feel free to reach out to Gina
for support – gina@gina.best.
Read our Audacious Woman
profile on Gina
Read more wisdom from Gina.
13